Hello everyone, I bought myself a 1982 Freedom 28 ck last fall, and she's about to go in the water. She's not my first boat, but is my first sailboat. I will be sailing in eastern Lake Ontario. All the info, tricks, and warnings anyone has would be great to hear!

Welcome, We purchased an F28CK centerboard, & wishbone booms in 2010 (my first boat) and after extensive restoration and refit we finally got her launched in early June. My wife & I had a wonderful summer sailing Raven here on Narragansett Bay over 60 times between launch and our last sail on December 7th. If you have any questions about my restoration experience just PM me. If you search this forum you will find a wealth of information about Freedoms. Fair winds, Art

I really enjoy setting the staysail. It is especially nice to have 6-10mph wind range for a great boost. The previous owner set usp some running stays. I just have to remember to load them up.

Anyone develop a quick tack strategy with your staysail? That is its only down side. Currently I drop the sail move the halyard tack replace the halyard and raise. I am only using a single sheet so I move it as well.

I spent last summer rehabilitating after knee reconstruction, and only sailed her once in very fair winds. not much more luck this year with a move and a still sore knee. The weather hasn't been the kindest this season on Lake Ontario either.

She is the original set up...carbon fibre masts with wish bones and wrap around sails. A few seasoned sailors came out with me this year and were quite lost.....good thing I was laying around all last summer reading up and figuring out what all the lines do!

I tried uploading a video and some pictures...but this forum won't allow it. Everything all in one...the boat, the tattoos, and the Newfie accent!